Field Camp Support Coordinator

Description

This is a part-time seasonal position, minimum 20 hours per week, May-Aug.  Some weekend work may be required.  You must be willing and able to  travel occasionally up the Copper River to remote research facilities, sometimes overnight. 

Job Duties

• Communicate with Copper River fisheries research camps by email to determine supply needs, including food, fuel, hardware, lumber and emergency repair needs.
• Prioritize supply requests and make all purchases within the confines of an established budget.
• Deliver or arrange delivery of supplies to camps, weekly or as needed for urgent repairs.
• Track purchases and transportation costs, maintaining a daily budget spreadsheet.
• Maintain or coordinate maintenance of NVE trucks and boats related to fisheries projects.
• Maintain clean and well-organized storage facilities and workshop.
• Travel to camps and assist with maintenance, repairs and sampling as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• 18 or older (required)
• Alaskan Drivers License with a clean driving record (required)
• Computer literacy, including ability to maintain budget spreadsheets, fill out purchase orders, research and order supplies from the internet, and send/receive email (required)
• Experience skillfully launching and operating jet skiffs in swift glacial river water, including rapids (preferred)
• Extreme off-road 4x4 skills (preferred)
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment including outboard motors, diesel engines, generators, computers, alternative energy systems, appliances, etc. (preferred)
• Experience with 12V electrical wiring, satellite communications, radio systems, etc. (preferred)

Compensation

Wages DOE. 
Meals and accommodation will be provided as needed when in the field. 

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